LEARNit Dictionary
dependency
noun
/dɪˈpendənsi/
UK
/dɪˈpendənsi/
US
1
the state of relying on somebody/something for something, especially in a way you do not consider right or necessary
وابستگی, تکیه
compare
codependency
2
a country, an area, etc. that is controlled by another country
منطقه وابسته, سرزمین وابسته, کشور تحتالحمایه, مستعمره
The Orkney Islands were formerly dependencies of Norway and Denmark.
see also
Crown Dependency
3
the state of being addicted to something (= unable to stop taking or using it)
اعتیاد
alcohol dependency